2013 was a great year for beer lovers, with many new and exciting brews hitting the market. From classic styles to innovative new creations, there was something for everyone. Here are our picks for the top 30 beers of 2013:.
1. Hill Farmstead Abner
This American Double IPA from Vermont’s Hill Farmstead Brewery is a favorite among hop heads. With an intense hop flavor and aroma, it has notes of citrus and pine and a strong bitter finish.
2. Russian River Pliny the Elder
This classic West Coast Double IPA from Russian River Brewing Company is consistently rated among the best in the world. It’s hop-forward with a balanced malt profile and a crisp finish.
3. Cigar City Good Gourd
This seasonal pumpkin ale from Cigar City Brewing in Florida is a standout example of the style. Brewed with cinnamon, allspice, cloves, and vanilla, it has a rich, smooth flavor that’s perfect for fall.
4. Founders Kentucky Breakfast Stout
This Michigan brewery’s imperial stout aged in bourbon barrels is a fan favorite. With notes of chocolate, coffee, and vanilla, it’s a decadent treat for beer lovers.
5. Brasserie d’Orval Orval
This Belgian Trappist ale from Orval Brewery is a classic example of the style. With fruity and spicy notes from the yeast and a dry, bitter finish, it’s an excellent beer for any occasion.
6. Stone Enjoy By IPA
This West Coast IPA from Stone Brewing Company is designed to be consumed fresh. With intense hop flavor and aroma, it’s a hoppy delight that’s perfect for hop heads.
7. Firestone Walker Parabola
This California brewery’s imperial stout is aged in bourbon barrels for a decadent flavor profile. With notes of chocolate, coffee, and licorice, it’s a complex beer that’s a pleasure to sip.
8. Sierra Nevada Narwhal
This imperial stout from Sierra Nevada Brewing Company is the perfect winter warmer. With notes of chocolate, coffee, and roasted malt, it has a rich, warming flavor that’s perfect for cold nights.
9. Surly Darkness
This Minnesota brewery’s Russian imperial stout is a fan favorite. With notes of chocolate, coffee, and dark fruit, it’s a rich, complex beer that’s perfect for sipping.
10. Deschutes Black Butte Porter
This Oregon brewery’s porter is a classic example of the style. With notes of chocolate and coffee and a smooth, drinkable flavor, it’s a beer that’s perfect for any occasion.
11. Bell’s Two Hearted Ale
This Michigan brewery’s IPA is a favorite among beer lovers for its balanced flavor and drinkability. With notes of citrus and pine and a crisp finish, it’s a great beer for any occasion.
12. Allagash Curieux
This Maine brewery’s Belgian-style tripel is aged in bourbon barrels for a unique flavor profile. With notes of vanilla and oak, it’s a complex beer that’s perfect for sipping.
13. The Alchemist Heady Topper
This Vermont brewery’s double IPA is a fan favorite for its intense hop flavor and aroma. With notes of citrus and pine and a smooth, drinkable flavor, it’s a great beer for hop heads.
14. Stone Imperial Russian Stout
This California brewery’s imperial stout is a complex and rich beer that’s perfect for sipping. With notes of chocolate, coffee, and dark fruit, it’s a decadent treat for beer lovers.
15. Sixpoint Resin
This New York brewery’s double IPA is a fan favorite for its intense hop flavor and aroma. With notes of citrus and pine and a smooth, drinkable flavor, it’s a great beer for hop heads.
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16. Dogfish Head 90 Minute IPA
This Delaware brewery’s IPA is a classic example of the West Coast style. With notes of citrus and pine and a crisp finish, it’s a great beer for any occasion.
17. Boulevard Tank 7 Farmhouse Ale
This Missouri brewery’s saison is a standout example of the style. With notes of fruit and spice from the yeast, it’s a refreshing beer that’s perfect for warm weather.
18. Avery Maharaja
This Colorado brewery’s imperial IPA is a fan favorite for its intense hop flavor and aroma. With notes of citrus and pine and a smooth, drinkable flavor, it’s a great beer for hop heads.
19. Three Floyds Zombie Dust
This Indiana brewery’s pale ale is a fan favorite for its intense hop flavor and aroma. With notes of citrus and pine and a smooth, drinkable flavor, it’s a great beer for hop heads.
20. Maine Beer Company Lunch
This Maine brewery’s IPA is a fan favorite for its balanced flavor and drinkability. With notes of citrus and pine and a crisp finish, it’s a great beer for any occasion.
21. Goose Island Bourbon County Stout
This Illinois brewery’s imperial stout is aged in bourbon barrels for a decadent flavor profile. With notes of chocolate, coffee, and vanilla, it’s a complex beer that’s perfect for sipping.
22. New Belgium La Folie
This Colorado brewery’s sour brown ale is a standout example of the style. With a tart, fruity flavor and a dry finish, it’s a refreshing beer that’s perfect for warm weather.
23. Russian River Supplication
This California brewery’s sour brown ale is a fan favorite for its tart, fruity flavor and complex flavor profile. With notes of cherry and oak, it’s a beer that’s perfect for any occasion.
24. Victory Prima Pils
This Pennsylvania brewery’s pilsner is a fan favorite for its crisp, refreshing flavor. With notes of grass and citrus and a clean finish, it’s a great beer for any occasion.
25. Oskar Blues Ten FIDY
This Colorado brewery’s imperial stout is a fan favorite for its rich, decadent flavor profile. With notes of chocolate, coffee, and roasted malt, it’s a beer that’s perfect for sipping.
26. Lagunitas Little Sumpin’ Sumpin’ Ale
This California brewery’s wheat ale is a fan favorite for its unique flavor profile. With notes of citrus and spice and a smooth, drinkable flavor, it’s a great beer for any occasion.
27. Founders All Day IPA
This Michigan brewery’s session IPA is a fan favorite for its balanced flavor and drinkability. With notes of citrus and pine and a crisp finish, it’s a great beer for any occasion.
28. Jester King Boxer’s Revenge
This Texas brewery’s sour ale is a standout example of the style. With a tart, fruity flavor and a dry finish, it’s a refreshing beer that’s perfect for warm weather.
29. Stone Sublimely Self-Righteous Ale
This California brewery’s American black ale is a fan favorite for its unique flavor profile. With notes of chocolate and coffee and a hoppy finish, it’s a great beer for any occasion.
30. New Glarus Raspberry Tart
This Wisconsin brewery’s fruit ale is a fan favorite for its tart, fruity flavor. With notes of raspberry and a dry finish, it’s a refreshing beer that’s perfect for warm weather.
